Investors haven’t abandoned crypto and neither should credit unions
In the latest issue of CU Insight, Capstone Managing Director John Dearing, discusses the importance of Credit Unions taking steps to understand the benefits and risks of crypto. Access the article here: www.cuinsight.com/investors-havent-abandoned-crypto-and-neither-should-credit-unions/
The Verdict is In on the Sell Side – First Session Available
Brian Goodhart, Director of M&A Advisory Services at Capstone, recently released his webinar series for legal professionals, “The Verdict is In on the Sell Side.” This six-part, monthly series was developed specifically for attorneys to assist them in guiding clients through the process of selling their business. The first session is now available: WATCH NOW …
Capstone Promotes Abigail Iaconis to Senior Analyst
Capstone is pleased to announce that Abigail Iaconis has been promoted to the position of Senior Analyst. In carrying out the duties of her new position, she will provide Capstone clients with creative solutions to issues which will help them overcome obstacles on their pathway to successful, inorganic growth. Abigail’s responsibilities will include conducting research …
Structure – The Final Variable in Your Selling Equation
Structure – The Final Variable in Your Selling Equation By Brian Goodhart The final component of Your Selling Equation is Structure. The very word gives me the chills as structure is such a big topic and covers so many potential areas. I often hesitate to treat it as a singular component because it’s just not. …
Operations – The Fourth Variable in Your Selling Equation
Operations – The Fourth Variable in your Selling Equation By Brian Goodhart The essence of the Operational component of your selling equation is the fundamental question of whether the owner’s departure upon sale would cause a material disruption in the performance of the business. In a perfect world, a business owner would be able to …
Timing – The Third Variable in Your Selling Equation
Timing – The Third Variable in Your Selling Equation By Brian Goodhart Timing, as they say, is everything. Well not exactly everything, but it is very important. And it is yet another deeply personal factor that comes into play whenever deals are contemplated. In my last post I discussed Involvement and how each business owner …
Involvement – The Second Variable in Your Selling Equation
Involvement – The Second Variable in Your Selling Equation By Brian Goodhart Involvement is perhaps one of the most complex and personal variables involved in the selling equation. Unlike valuation, there are no trained professionals in this field who use proven methods to arrive at a mathematically sound option. Involvement is inherently personal and as …
Value – The First Variable in Your Selling Equation
Value – The First Variable in Your Selling Equation By Brian Goodhart Value is the first variable in your selling equation and for good reason – it is the one talked about the most and the metric by which most people determine the success or failure of a deal. In order to adequately discuss value, …
Introducing “Your Selling Equation”
Introducing Your Selling Equation By Brian Goodhart, Director of Capstone’s M&A Advisory Services Your Sales Equation = ∑ (V, I, T, O, S) Recently I was re-reading Successful Acquisitions, by Capstone CEO David Braun and I happened across his comment that “All businesses are for sale, if you have the right equation.” That question about …
Brian Goodhart Joins Capstone
Capstone Strategic, Inc. is pleased to announce Brian Goodhart has joined the firm in the capacity of Director, M&A Advisory Services. In this role with Capstone’s team of Growth Engineers, Brian works side-by-side with clients through the deal making process to develop actionable transition strategies that maximize value and create generational wealth. “We are very glad …
Tis The Season To Sell Your HVAC Business
In the ACHR News, Capstone CEO and Founder David Braun offers up advice for owners in the HVAC industry interested in selling their businesses. For decades, family-owned HVACR companies have had succession plans established by birthright. When the current leadership retired, the predestined next in line, whether one relative or a few, took up the mantle for …
How to Align Your Workforce for Success
Capstone Founder and CEO David Braun shares his advice and experience for successfully bringing construction industry workforces together. Across the construction industry, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals have grown over the past two years. In 2021, deal volume grew by 14% over 2020 translating into deal values from $354 billion to $505 billion. Deal values …
Capstone Announces Start of 2022 Capstone Cares Comfort & Joy Holiday Food Drive
The 2022 Capstone Cares Comfort & Joy Food Drive has begun! Donations will be gratefully accepted November 1 through December 16. Your generous gifts this year will benefit the Committee for Helping Others. The mission of this all-volunteer organization is to provide simple, loving charity to the needy of Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring, and Merrifield, …
Ingrid Braun promoted to Senior Analyst
Capstone Strategic, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ingrid Braun has been promoted to the position of Senior Analyst. In her new capacity, she will provide creative solutions to help clients overcome obstacles to growth by developing strategies, conducting research and analysis, as well as opening doors with prospective company owners to engage in exploratory …
The Value of the Audit in the M&A Process
In the latest edition of Accounting Today, Capstone Founder and CEO David Braun shares his thoughts on why audits (and audited financials) are crucial to M&A success.
Helping Clients Get on a Path for Future Growth
Capstone Founder and CEO David Braun was a recent guest on the “Tax-Alpha Solutions” Podcast. David and host Matt Chancey discussed a number of topics, from adaptability to the importance of having a business succession plan. In addition to Apple Podcasts, you can also hear the episode on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, …
Anna Kochkina promoted to Director, Valuation Services
Capstone Strategic, Inc. is pleased to announce that Anna Kochkina has been promoted to the position of Director, Valuation Services. In her new capacity, she will oversee all aspects of the M&A valuation services Capstone provides to clients including valuation of business interests, designing financial models, and conducting risk assessments. “This promotion is well-deserved. Our …
Is Acquisition Really an Effective Growth Strategy?
In the latest issue of CU Insight, Capstone Managing Director John Dearing examines the use of acquisition as a growth strategy for credit unions. He shares his expertise at https://www.cuinsight.com/is-acquisition-really-an-effective-growth-strategy.html
What’s Next in Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions
Capstone CEO and Founder David Braun is the author of an article for Managed Healthcare Executive magazine. The article examines recent merger activity within the healthcare industry and looks at potential future trends in healthcare M&A. Read the entire article at: https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/what-s-next-in-healthcare-mergers-acquisitions
M&A Growth Strategy for Healthcare Companies
Regarding mergers and acquisitions, the healthcare industry was one of the most active in 2021. Capstone Strategic Founder and CEO David Braun recently spoke with the publication Healthcare Business Today to share some insight on growth strategy for healthcare companies considering M&A. https://www.healthcarebusinesstoday.com/ma-growth-strategy-for-healthcare-companies/
Cover Story: Capstone and Telecom Reseller
Capstone CEO David Braun and his advice for those considering mergers and acquisitions with the telecommunications industry is a cover story for the December 2021 issue of Telecom Reseller magazine. Read the complete article at: https://telecomreseller.com/2021/12/01/telecom-reseller-december-2021/#flipbook-df_152395/1/
The Food Industry Has a Strong Appetite for M&A
In this recent issue of the food industry publication, The Food Institute, Capstone CEO David Braun discusses why increasing M&A activity is being seen throughout the complex and interconnected food system. https://foodinstitute.com/focus/analysis-food-industry-ma-activity-shows-no-signs-of-slowing/
Credit Unions: Valuation and M&A Transactions
Whether due to merger, expansion, or investment, an understanding of the processes and techniques of valuation is crucial for the effective growth and solid financial performance of credit unions. Capstone Managing Director John Dearing and Manager Anna Kochkina break down the multifaceted valuation process in CUInsight. https://www.cuinsight.com/credit-unions-valuation-and-ma-transactions.html
The Big Corporate Split-Ups
Capstone CEO David Braun shared his insights with the business website Real Money, about the recent news of large conglomerates like General Electric and Johnson & Johnson splitting into separate companies. And why other large, established companies may follow suit. https://realmoney.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/ge-isn-t-the-only-aging-company-that-could-benefit-from-a-breakup-15830176
What to Consider for Your Telecom M&A Deal
When it comes to global M&A activity, no sector has been hotter than the one known as TMT; Tech, Media, and Telecommunications. In the latest edition of Telecom Reseller, Capstone Strategic CEO David Braun shares his advice for companies considering strategic growth by acquiring a telecom company. https://telecomreseller.com/2021/11/09/what-to-consider-for-your-telecom-ma-deal/
Manufacturing Growth Through Acquisition: What to Know and What to Ask
In the current issue of Supply Chain Management Review, Capstone CEO David Braun offers both advice, and some vital questions to answer for those manufacturing and supply chain companies who may be considering growth through acquisition. https://www.scmr.com/article/manufacturing_growth_through_acquisition_what_to_know_and_what_to_ask
